Shikellamy

Very generous offer Matt. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. My dog gets along well socially with other dogs, although I have not personally hunted her with other dogs...so I am not sure how she would react. I assume she would be fine?! This is kind of our maiden voyage as far as hunting goes. I tried to do a PM, but it says I do not have access to this feature(It might have something to do with work). I will try again at home. If you can send me an e-mail offline, I can provide my cell number. Probably the best way to get in touch. My e-mail address is: L T G o d l e y @ M S N . C O M Thankas again, everyone, for the advice!

Thanks very much for the replies! Chippewa NF is where I will go. I will definitely stop by the forest supervisors office for a map. Good advice and this will be my starting point. Maybe he/she can point me in the right direction. Not sure where to begin, but I geuss any trail head without a car/truck is as good as the next. I geuss I expected to see some ATV hunters. Doesn't really bother me none. Plenty of woods to go around. I love an adventure. My wife thinks I am crazy to be heading off on my own, to a place I have never been, for a couple of days. I am defintely looking forward to doing some exploring, enjoying the changing colors, hunting (killing a few would be a nice bonus)and bonding with my dog. Quick question- Can I use lead up there or do I need steel? Thanks again

Hello all, I have been lurking on this message board for a while now. My bird hunting has been limited to ducks and pheasant hunting in the southern part of state for the past couple of years. I purchased a started 1 yr old French Brittany in the spring and I have been working with her throughout the summer. She has a lot of potential, (Works close, retrieves to hand, great nose) and I can’t wait to see her do her thing in the woods. I have never been grouse hunting before, but am sure once I do I’ll be hooked for life! I have read several posts about how to find them- walking trails, getting off the trail, finding clear cuts, old vs. new growth and transition areas, water / swampy areas etc… I have deer hunted for 20+ years, so I feel like I know my way around the woods and can find these areas. Anyway, I am taking off of work 10/1-10/4 to head north for my first grouse hunting foray. Just me and my dog! I was hoping someone could tell me where a good destination might be. I am not looking for GPS coordinates or anything that gives away a specific secret spot. Rather, I am looking for some friendly advice on where to start. To be honest, I am a little intimidated. I live in the twin cities and I know I could travel to Blackduck for example, but where do I go when I get there. Is it as simple as looking for forest roads (no posted signs), parking and start hunting? I thought about going up to the Chippewa NF and making a base camp there. I saw online that there are walking / hunting trails marked off and offer fair pursuit for the birds. Has anyone hunted these trails? Any recommendations on where to start? I am hoping someone in this on-line community could provide me with some guidance. Any help you could provide, even through e-mail, would be greatly appreciated

I've met and hunted with some cool people on here the last couple of years. I usually go out by myself. Wondering if anyone would like the comraderie or at least someone to split the gas costs. I am located in New Hope. Let me know. If not, Good Luck! I am also taking off next Friday 10/12 if anyone is thinking that far in advance.

I will be in the Faribault area on Sunday. Any chance we could meet? Gonna have to figure out how to connect. I am not a fan of putting my phone number out on the web. Do you have an alternate e-mail address?

I am very interested. If you could send me a picture. LTGodley@msn.com Any accessories with it- Seat, motor mount? Where are you located at?

Thanks for all of your responses and GREAT ideas! I certainly appreciate this bulletin board as a resource.

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has experience with or could recommend a lightweight duckboat. I typically go hunting by myself on smaller lakes / sloughs. I would like to transport the boat on top of my car or minivan, so weight is an issue. Something I could put on and off myself (38 yrs old, decent shape) I suppose I could put on a hitch and lightweight trailer if necessary. FWIW, I have a canoe and have hunted out of it, but would like something a little more stable. I have looked at the Herters and Otter boats on-line and they seem to fit the bill. Any feedback? Also, I would like to have an option of bringing a second person along or maybe a dog- so a little extra room / capacity is desired. Has anyone else looked for the same thing as I am or currently have a set up like this? I appreciate any feedback or insights you could provide. THANKS in advance!!!

I do have chestwaders. E-mail me LTGodley@NetZero.net and leave me you phone number and I will give you a buzz

Thanks for the reply Brian. I will stop by...I literally live around the corner. What time do you work until? I don't get out of work until after 6:00 tonight.

TJM I posted at the end of the other thread. You definitely have mail!!!!!!! I just want to say thanks. I don't think I've ever won any sort of contest before. I am a regular guy who usually hunts deer by myself on public lands. I only have 2 small bucks to my name. I can't believe I might have an opportunity to see a buck even close to this...let alone get a shot at one. Holy friggin wow. I HOPE we can make this work...believe me, I will be plenty flexible Thanks again for this contest and once in a lifetime opportunity as far as I am concerned. My contact info is Landon.Godley@NashFinch.com or LTGodley@NetZero.net

HOLY FRIGGIN WOW!!! I've never won anything before in my life. If this whole thing is serious, I am the luckiest SOB I know. Man...I am a typical "Joe" who hunts public land (usually by myself) with exactly 2 small bucks to my name. I can't believe I'll actually have a chance at seeing something like this. TJM- You most definitely have mail! Shikellamy (Landon)

Nice Deer. I'll say 181 5/8

Thanks for the reply. I would be interested in getting together later in the month...keep me in mind. Maybe in that swampy land by your house? And thanks for the kind words. You might be right though about being a "Good" shot. You have seen me in action

I am taking the day off of work and thought I would see if anyone has an extra spot in their boat / blind? I am ethical, safe, like to Bull $hit, decent shot, have a couple dozen dekes if needed, have a canoe if needed, terrible caller, willing to pay for gas, and live in New Hope. Traveling within an hour or so is no biggie. Let me know, it would be cool to meet up. You can e-mail me at: L a n d o n . G o d l e y @ N a s h F i n c h . (Contact Us Please) Hey "That Guy" and "Walleye Weasel'....I went with you guys last year and we had a decent hunt. I sent you both an e-mail. Would love to hook up again